VanDeusen honored by County - Fire Training Tower named after him 05/09/12

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 401 State Street in Hudson. During this meeting a resolution was passed to name the Fire Training Tower in Philmont after outgoing Columbia County Fire Coordinator James VanDeusen. It will now be know as the James VanDeusen Fire Training Tower. The county resolution was read by Supervisor Roy Brown. A citation by the New York State Assembly was read by Chairman Patrick Gratton. A medal of outstanding achievement was presented by Fire Coordinator John Howe. A plaque from Battalion Three was presented by Ancram Fire Chief David Boice.

Resolution Board of Supervisors County of Columbia New YorkResolution # 189-2012

Date: May 9, 2012

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COLUMBIA COUNTY FIRE TRAINING TOWER IN THE VILLAGE OF PHILMONT, NEW YORK, AS THE JAMES VANDEUSEN FIRE TRAINING TOWER

WHEREAS, the County of Columbia currently utilizes a fire training tower located in the Village of Philmont to provide valuable and necessary training for Columbia County fire companies; and

WHEREAS, James VanDeusen has dedicated his effort and time to more than 50 years of volunteer fire service, serving as a volunteer fireman, deputy fire coordinator and then since 1996 as the Columbia County Fire Coordinator; and

WHEREAS, Mr. VanDeusen’s efforts were instrumental in organizing and overseeing the completion of building of the Columbia County Fire Training Tower; Mr. VanDeusen has expanded the fire coordinators office and the number of County fire instructors to promote firematic services in Columbia County; Mr. VanDeusen has been instrumental in the start of the juvenile fire setting remedial program, and assisted with the development and growth of Columbia County’s HazMat and Cause & Origin teams to the degree that hese teams have received accolades from across the state for their programs; and

WHEREAS, Columbia County recognizes Mr. VanDeusen’s sacrifices and services gratefully given to all the Columbia County Fire Companies, Firematic programs and for the citizens of Columbia County; and the Columbia County Board of Supervisors desires herein to honor his years of dedication and service;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fire Training Tower located in Philmont, New York be, and is hereby, dedicated and named the James VanDeusen Fire Training Tower, that a plaque bearing Jim VanDeusen’s name be affixed to the fire tower in special recognition of Mr. VanDeusen’s years of dedication and service to the community, and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Columbia County Clerk, Columbia County Fire Coordinator, Columbia County Attorney and Columbia County Treasurer.

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY CITATIONHONORING JIM VANDEUSEN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF FIREFIGHTING SERVICE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor James VanDeusen upon the occasion of Columbia County designating the Fire Training Tower in his honor; and

WHEREAS, the County of Columbia currently utilizes a fire training tower located in the Village of Philmont to provide valuable and necessary training for Columbia County Fire Companies; and

WHEREAS, James VanDeusen has been chosen for this great honor for a lifetime of service and this tower has been officially dedicated and names the James VanDeusen Fire Training Tower in special recognition of his years of dedication and service to the community, and

WHEREAS, James VanDeusen has dedicated his effort and time to more than 50 years of volunteer fire service, serving as a volunteer as a volunteer fireman, deputy fire coordinator, and since 1996 as the Columbia County Fire Coordinator; and

WHEREAS, Mr. VanDeusen has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, contributing his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Jim VanDeusen has displayed throughout his service in Columbia County; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that Mr. VanDeusen is recognized for sacrifices and services gratefully given to all the Columbia County Fire companies, firematic programs and for the citizens of Columbia County and the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, When individuals of such honorable aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jim VanDeusen upon the occasion of Columbia County naming the Fire Training Tower in his honor; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jim VanDeusen with sincere appreciation.